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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,239.41, 382,590.09 and 149,914.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,239.41, 382,590.09 and 149,914.70 is: 206,882.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,239.41 : 382,590.09 = 149,914.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,239.41/382,590.09 = 149,914.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,239.41x = 382,590.09 × 149,914.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,239.41x = 57,355,876,652.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,355,876,652.37/277,239.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,882.12

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